Jaguars player Josh Hines-Allen is starting a new campaign to help families dealing with childhood cancer. His son Wesley was diagnosed with leukemia just after the New Year. That’s why Josh missed the last game of the 2024 season.

Allen's performance saw a significant drop last season, he was among the top pass rushers in the league. The two-time Pro Bowler has been a crucial member of the Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive line.

Hines-Allen and his wife Kaitlyn announced the leukemia diagnosis of their oldest child, Wesley, in a social media video on Friday. The couple announced their 7-year-old son is on his way to a full recovery. “Wesley is doing great ... he's swimming every day. He's running around. He's playing sports," Kaitlyn said.